Lucknow, 11 May

(HS): The Yogi government is

continuously setting new standards in the field of higher education in Uttar

Pradesh. Once limited to B and B-plus grades in the NAAC (National Assessment

and Accreditation Council) rankings, the state's universities are now

establishing a new identity across the country by achieving A++, A+, and A

grades. The Yogi government's next goal is to secure national and international

rankings for the state's degree colleges. To this end, workshops are being

organized for degree college principals to encourage them to achieve rankings.

Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay stated at a press conference in the

Assembly that the government's focus will no longer be limited to universities.

In the next phase, the goal is to secure NAAC and other national rankings for

the state's degree colleges as well. To this end, special workshops are being

organized for college principals and teachers, educating them on how to achieve

rankings by improving quality, research culture, digital education,

infrastructure, and student facilities.

The

Higher Education Minister stated that special emphasis is being placed on

increasing college student numbers, developing curricula in accordance with the

new education policy, and promoting employment-oriented education. The Yogi

government's goal is to make the state's higher education system nationally

competitive and in line with global standards. He stated that Uttar Pradesh is

now not only the state with the most universities, but is also rapidly

progressing towards becoming a leading center for quality higher education.

Higher

Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya stated that under the leadership of Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state's higher education system has undergone

extensive changes. He noted that before the Yogi government came to power, most

universities in Uttar Pradesh were limited to B or B-plus grades in the NAAC

rankings, and none in the state were in the A category or higher. He explained

that special workshops were held for universities under the leadership of

Governor and Chancellor of Universities Anandiben Patel. These workshops

provided guidance to universities on improving quality, research, digital

resources, teaching systems, and the academic environment. As a result, seven

universities in Uttar Pradesh have achieved NAAC A++ rankings, while four have

achieved A+ and two have achieved A grades. He added that while previously a B

grade was considered an achievement, today the state's universities are

achieving new levels of excellence.

The Higher Education Minister stated

that not only this, but Uttar Pradesh's universities are now making their

presence felt on the international stage as well. Previously, the QS World

Rankings were not even mentioned in the state, but now two universities from

the state have been included in the QS World Rankings, while six universities

have secured positions in the QS Asia Rankings. Additionally, three universities

have reached the UGC Grade-1 category.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi